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Level 3 Assessor Course in Derby

Cost£650.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Assessor Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College Hudson Building, part-time during the day over 18 weeks.

The course prepares you to assess vocational qualifications outside the workplace. You'll learn how to plan and carry out assessments, give feedback, and maintain quality in the assessment process. Delivery combines workshops and one-to-one tutorials on a flexible basis. Your assessor will visit you in your workplace every three to four weeks.

You'll finish with the NCFE Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement.

Who this course is for

Assessing vocational competence is a critical role in education and training. Achieving this qualification will ensure high levels of quality within the assessment process.  It involves supporting students and assessing outside the work environment to enable them to achieve their qualification. The course will be delivered via workshops and 1-1 tutorials, all on a flexible basis to suit your needs.  Your assessor will visit you in the workplace every three to four weeks and provide advice, guidance and support to enable you to collect evidence to achieve the qualification.What are the benefits?Gain a recognised qualification in assessmentDevelop your knowledge and understanding of assessment and evidence your commitment to thisEmbed best practice in assessmentContribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness of assessment within your organisation

Entry requirements

  • Evidence of a qualification, at an appropriate level, and relevant up-to-date experience in your vocational/subject-specialism
  • Be in a position to follow your organisation’s policies and procedures
  • Access to at least two students who are completing an assessed qualification (this must be regulated by an awarding organisation)

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and organise assessments for learners working toward vocational qualifications.
  • You'll carry out assessments using a range of methods appropriate to the qualification being assessed.
  • You'll give clear, constructive feedback to learners after each assessment.
  • You'll maintain accurate records of assessment decisions and evidence.
  • You'll apply your organisation's quality assurance policies and procedures to the assessment process.
  • You'll work with internal quality assurers and countersigning assessors to support your practice.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through workshops and one-to-one tutorials at Derby College Hudson Building. Your assessor will also visit you in your workplace every three to four weeks to observe your practice and give guidance. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real assessment work. Assessment is ongoing and work-based, so you apply what you learn directly in your role.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to at least two learners who are completing a regulated, assessed qualification. You'll also need an allocated countersigning assessor or mentor, and a qualified Internal Quality Assurer in the subject area you are assessing. Evidence of a relevant qualification and up-to-date experience in your vocational specialism is required before you start. Derby College Hudson Building will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • NVQ Assessor, assesses learners working toward vocational qualifications in a specialist area.
  • Trainer Assessor, combines training delivery with formal assessment of learner competence.
  • Vocational Assessor, works across colleges, training providers, or employers to assess qualifications.
  • Workplace Trainer, supports staff development and assesses performance on the job.
  • Apprenticeship Assessor, assesses apprentices against the standards of their apprenticeship programme.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, a companion qualification covering the underpinning theory of assessment practice.
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, the next step if you move into quality assurance or lead a team of assessors.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, suitable if you want to move into a broader teaching or training role alongside assessment work.
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